Imposing Pair of French Ornamental Lead Vases based on the Sosibios Vase early 20th century #2912

A wonderful pair of ornamental lead vases in the Attic style with original patination dating to the early 20th century.

French circa 1900 -1910.

Having a superb colour and patination, moulded in lead after a model taken of the ancient Attic crater by Sosibios.  The two scrolled handles issuing from the heads and necks of swans, the body displaying in relief various gods including Hermes, Apollo and maenads, raised upon a circular socle. Retaining a good part of the original varnish.

These large scale vases / urns are extremely imposing, ideal statement piece for any garden or entrance.

We have mounted these urns on sandstone plinths for display purposes which are removable if wished. They stand 83cm high when on the plinths.